US6799805B2 - Single beam aircraft passenger seat - Google Patents
Single beam aircraft passenger seat Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US6799805B2 US6799805B2 US10/305,798 US30579802A US6799805B2 US 6799805 B2 US6799805 B2 US 6799805B2 US 30579802 A US30579802 A US 30579802A US 6799805 B2 US6799805 B2 US 6799805B2
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- seat
- passenger
- extending
- laterally
- aft
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
- 210000002414 leg Anatomy 0.000 claims description 39
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 claims description 18
- 238000000429 assembly Methods 0.000 claims description 18
- 210000003127 knee Anatomy 0.000 claims description 8
- 230000033001 locomotion Effects 0.000 claims description 8
- 210000000245 forearm Anatomy 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 7
- 235000012054 meals Nutrition 0.000 description 4
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229920000049 Carbon (fiber) Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000004917 carbon fiber Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 2
- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000002131 composite material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000013078 crystal Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000465 moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001681 protective effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000007670 refining Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000011347 resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920005989 resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000000725 suspension Substances 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
- B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
- B64D11/0696—Means for fastening seats to floors, e.g. to floor rails
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
- B64D11/0015—Arrangements for entertainment or communications, e.g. radio, television
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
- B64D11/0015—Arrangements for entertainment or communications, e.g. radio, television
- B64D11/00151—Permanently mounted seat back monitors
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
- B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
- B64D11/0638—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats with foldable tables, trays or cup holders
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
- B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
- B64D11/0639—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats with features for adjustment or converting of seats
- B64D11/064—Adjustable inclination or position of seats
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
- B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
- B64D11/0639—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats with features for adjustment or converting of seats
- B64D11/0643—Adjustable foot or leg rests
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
- B64D—EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENTS OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
- B64D11/00—Passenger or crew accommodation; Flight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
- B64D11/06—Arrangements of seats, or adaptations or details specially adapted for aircraft seats
- B64D11/0649—Seats characterised by special features for reducing weight
Definitions
- Aircraft passenger seats are typically constructed from modular components, the size, weight and construction of which are dictated by many considerations, including fuselage dimensions, aesthetic and safety considerations. Many of these requirements are imposed by law or regulation.
- the lower seat chassis is constructed of leg modules, while the upper seat is constructed of section assembly modules. In prior art seating systems the leg modules and section assembly modules are connected by mounting both to a pair of parallel beams that extend laterally from one side of the seat or seat assembly to the other.
- the location of the upper seat section modules is controlled by the aircraft fuselage lines, statutory aisle requirements and carrier preferences within these parameters.
- the location of the leg modules is governed by the positions of the floor tracks that extend along the length of the fuselage and to which the seats are secured by track fittings on the bottom of the leg modules.
- the position of the floor tracks is generally fixed and permanent.
- the seat beams are structural elements that are carefully designed and tested to withstand specified loads.
- Prior art designs require a pair of parallel beams to provide the necessary structural integrity. These beams add weight to the overall seat design, increase required inventory of parts, increase design and assembly expense, and take up space under the seat that could otherwise be used for more foot and leg room, or stowage of carry on baggage.
- the present invention relates to a passenger seat that has improved comfort, enhanced space, simplified design, and lighter weight. This is accomplished by a single, curved beam member that permits construction of an ergonomically advanced seat.
- a passenger seat comprising at least one leg assembly having fore and aft attachment elements for attachment to a supporting surface, a single laterally-extending beam carried by the leg assembly in vertically spaced-apart relation to the fore and aft attachment elements, and first and second laterally spaced-apart seat frames positioned on respective opposite sides of the leg assembly and mounted on the beam for being supported thereby.
- the beam is tubular.
- the beam comprises a hollow tube having an oval cross-section.
- the beam defines a concave curved shape wherein the beam at a connection point to the leg assembly is closer to the supporting surface than at the respective mounting points of the first and second seat frames.
- a passenger seat comprising a first and second laterally spaced-apart seat frames, and a single laterally-extending beam positioned between and carried by the first and second seat frames for supporting the first and second seat frames in vertically spaced-apart relation to a supporting surface.
- the passenger seat is adapted to be connected to and carried adjacent a passenger seat including a first and second laterally spaced-apart seat frames.
- a single laterally-extending beam is positioned between and carried by the first and second seat frames for supporting the first and second seat frames in vertically spaced-apart relation to a supporting surface.
- At least one leg assembly having fore and aft attachment elements is attached to a supporting surface.
- a passenger seat assembly comprises at least two laterally spaced-apart leg assemblies, each the leg assembly having fore and aft attachment elements for attachment to a supporting surface.
- a single laterally-extending beam is carried by the first and second leg assemblies in vertically spaced-apart relation to the for and aft attachment elements.
- a plurality of laterally spaced-apart seat frames are positioned on opposite sides of respective leg assemblies and mounted on the beam for being supported thereby.
- At least first and second laterally-positioned passenger seats, including respective seat backs and seat bottoms, are attached to and supported by the seat frames.
- each seat frame collectively carry and support first, second and third laterally positioned passenger seats.
- Four arm rest assemblies are carried by respective ones of the four seat frames.
- Each of the seat frames include an arm rest mounted for pivotal movement about a pivot member between a use position with an upper support surface in a horizontal position for supporting a forearm of a passenger seated in the seat and a stowed position wherein the upper support surface of the arm rest is perpendicular to the use position.
- the arm rest pivot member is mounted on the seat frame at a point forward of a plane defined by the seat back carried by the seat and above a point defined by the seat bottom for allowing the knee of an aft-seated passenger to occupy space behind the pivot member of the arm rest.
- the single beam defines a concave curved shape wherein the beam at a point intermediate any one of the four seat frames is closer to the supporting surface than at the respective mounting points of the beam to any one of the four seat frames.
- the at least two laterally spaced-apart leg assemblies are each positioned intermediate two respective seat frames.
- the single beam is tubular.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a three-seat assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a side elevation of the seat assembly shown in FIG. 1, with interior components shown;
- FIG. 3 is a side elevation similar to FIG. 2 with the leg rest extended;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a unitary seating element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a right side elevation of an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view showing the seat arm rest and its relationship to knee room available to an aft-seated passenger, in partial assembly with seating elements removed for clarity;
- FIG. 7 is a elevation of the rear of a seat back that may be used on a seat according the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a left side elevation of the seat shown in FIG. 5;
- FIG. 9 is a rear view of a three-seat assembly according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 10 is a rear view of a three-seat assembly according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 1 a three-seat seat set according to the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1 and shown generally at reference numeral 10 and comprises individual joined seats 10 A, 10 B, 10 C that are movable from an upright to a recline position without encroaching on an aft-seated passenger.
- This type of seating is conventionally referred to as “coach” or “main cabin” seating as distinct from larger and more complex first class or business class seating.
- the seat set 10 includes a seat base 11 .
- the seat base 11 includes a pair of leg assemblies 12 and 13 for being attached to a supporting surface by means of conventional track fittings such as disclosed in applicant's U.S. Pat. Nos.
- the beam 18 represents a radical departure from conventional seat design, where a pair of parallel fore-and aft beams provide support to the entire seat structure.
- the beam 18 is oval in cross-section and downwardly curved laterally across the front of each of the seats 10 A, 10 B, 10 C. This combination of the oval cross-section and the curve provides sufficient strength to support the entire on the leg assemblies 12 and 13 , thus eliminating the need for a second beam.
- Each seat 10 A, 10 B, 10 C thus includes a pair of the shared, laterally spaced-apart seat frames 14 , 15 , 16 and 17 , each of which has a curved shape generally corresponding to the profile of an anatomically-appropriate generally horizontal seat bottom and generally vertical seat back, and includes an extension to the floor.
- Arm rests 22 , 23 , 24 and 25 are pivotally-mounted on respective seat frames 14 , 15 , 16 and 17 .
- seat 10 A exemplary of each of the seats 10 A, 10 B, 10 C, has a curved, semi-rigid diaphragm support 30 carried by seat frames 14 , 15 in alignment with the curved shape of the seat frames 14 , 15 and mounted for movement relative to the seat frames 14 , 15 between a first, upright position, FIG. 2, and a second, reclined position, FIG. 3 .
- the diaphragm support 30 is preferably made of a controlled flex material, such as a laminated composite carbon fiber resin. This material is well-known as a lightweight, durable and relatively inert material particularly suitable for aircraft use. Other materials having similar characteristics may also be used, including various polymers, particularly including nonflammable polymers.
- the support 30 is molded into the desired shape using conventional carbon fiber molding and fabrication techniques, and forms a seat back 30 A and a seat bottom 30 B.
- the diaphragm support 30 is mounted on the seat frames 14 , 15 by means of sets of cooperating rollers between which the diaphragm support 30 is captured. As is best shown in FIG. 4, rollers 31 A, 31 B and 32 A, 32 B and 33 A, 33 B and 34 A, 34 B are carried by the seat frames 14 , 15 and engage the front and back sides of the diaphragm support 30 to provide roller surfaces against which the diaphragm support 30 rides.
- the forward portion of the seat bottom is supported by rollers 35 , 36 and 37 , 38 , also carried by the seat frames 14 , 15 .
- the foot rest 40 is pivotally-mounted on pivot pins 41 , 42 for movement between a retracted position, FIGS. 2 and 4, and an extended position, FIG. 3 .
- the foot rest 40 is extended and retracted by a conventional gas strut.
- the diaphragm support 30 is covered by a diaphragm 48 in the form of a fabric seat suspension material such as a material made by DuPont and sold under the trademark DYMETROL 200, or a unidirectional fabric sold under the trademark CRYSTAL FLEX, or any other suitable fabric.
- the material 48 is stretched onto the diaphragm support 30 under tension and provides a seating surface.
- passenger recline is achieved by translation of the diaphragm support 30 downwardly relative to the seat frames 14 , 15 .
- the rollers 31 A, 31 B, 32 A, 32 B, 33 A, 33 B, 34 A, 34 B, 35 , 36 , 37 and 38 permit the diaphragm support 30 to translate within a narrow range of motion.
- the weight of the passenger is sufficient to cause the diaphragm support 30 to slide downwardly.
- the diaphragm support 30 is locked into position as desired by a piston and cylinder assembly, not shown, positioned under the seat 10 A, such as a MECHLOCK linear locking device manufactured by P. L. Porter Controls, Inc. Leg pressure is used to raise and lock the seat in a desired position.
- the seats 10 A, 10 B, 10 C are trimmed with a protective and decorative shell 39 , within which the structural components and operative elements of the seat are enclosed and protected.
- a meal tray 45 is mounted on a pivot 46 for movement between a horizontal use position and a vertical stowed position in a recess 47 in the shell 39 .
- the above-described seat design has the effect of causing the passenger to recline by rotating the passenger about a pivot point in the area of the hips.
- the passenger's back moves downwardly and the legs move upwardly, maintaining the same relative body position. This provides a more comfortable recline position without the tendency of the passenger to merely slide forward on the seat bottom when the seat back is reclined.
- Curved stretchers 50 , 51 , 52 extend between opposite sides of the diaphragm support 30 and maintain the width of the diaphragm 30 and thus the tension on the diaphragm 48 .
- FIGS. 5 and 8 A alternative embodiment of the seat 10 A is shown in FIGS. 5 and 8 at reference number 60 .
- the view demonstrates features that result from moving the arm rest pivot forwardly and the absence of the aft beam present in prior art seats.
- the pivot of the arm rest 23 is now at a point directly under the elbow of the passenger, and does not extend rearwardly into the plane of the seat back. Without the requirement to provide space between adjacent seat backs for the stowed arm rest to reside, the seat back can be made wider, and the area where the arm rest pivot would normally be positioned can be made available for other uses.
- the seat back 30 A includes two concave, inwardly-dished areas 62 , 63 that reside forwardly of the knee areas of the aft-seated passenger.
- FIG. 7 a view of the rear side of a seat back 70 according to one embodiment of the invention is shown.
- the rear of the seat above the meal tray 45 is provided with a audio/video system that includes a video screen 72 .
- all of the audio/video controls, the flight attendant call button, reading light, and seat adjustment controls are positioned on the seat back 70 around the video screen 72 in a desired arrangement at reference numerals 73 - 78 . This position is much more accessible than controls that are now often positioned on the inside face of the arm rest where they are hard to see and operate.
- Control cables are routed from seat 10 A and overhead-positioned features such as lighting to a forward-positioned seat back by a wiring chase positioned on the deck of the aircraft, through the bulkheads. Certain functions may be controlled by a wireless system.
- This design illustrates further advantages obtained by maintaining the seat back in a stationary position.
- the video screen 72 does not move and thus does not require a mechanism to pivot the screen 72 to compensate for movement of the seat back. All of the controls on the seat back 39 are easy to see and reach by the passenger.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 two further embodiments of seat sets according to the invention are shown at 80 and 100 , respectively.
- Seat set 80 includes three seats 80 A, 80 B, 80 C mounted on a single curved tubular beam 81 , as described above, carried by two leg assemblies 82 , 83 .
- the seats 80 A, 80 B, 80 C are also supported by seat frames 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 that carry a baggage guard rail 88 .
- Forward-pivoted arm rests 89 , 90 , 91 and 92 are carried by the seat frames 84 , 85 , 86 , 87 .
- Concave, inwardly-dished areas 93 A, 93 B, 94 A, 94 B, and 95 A, 95 B, as described above, in the seat back provide additional knee room to the passenger seated aft of the seats 80 A, 80 B, 80 C.
- Each of the seats 80 A, 80 B, 80 C have a meal tray 97 .
- Seat set 100 includes three seats 100 A, 10 B, 100 C mounted on a single curved tubular beam 101 , as described above, carried by two leg assemblies 102 , 103 .
- the seats 100 A, 100 B, 100 C are also supported by seat frames 104 , 105 , 106 , 107 that carry a baggage guard rail 110 .
- Forward-pivoted arm rests 109 , 110 , 111 and 112 are carried by the seat frames 104 , 105 , 106 , 107 .
- Concave, inwardly-dished areas 113 A, 113 B, 114 A, 114 B, and 115 A, 115 B, as described above, in the seat back provide additional knee room to the passenger seated aft of the seats 100 A, 100 B, 100 C.
- Each of the seats 100 A, 100 B, 100 C have a meal tray 117 .
Abstract
Description
Claims (9)
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US10/305,875 US6899397B2 (en) | 2002-11-27 | 2002-11-27 | Aircraft passenger seat with forward arm rest pivot |
US10/305,798 US6799805B2 (en) | 2002-11-27 | 2002-11-27 | Single beam aircraft passenger seat |
US11/141,621 US7252340B2 (en) | 2002-11-27 | 2005-05-31 | Aircraft passenger seat with forward arm rest pivot |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US10/305,875 US6899397B2 (en) | 2002-11-27 | 2002-11-27 | Aircraft passenger seat with forward arm rest pivot |
US10/305,798 US6799805B2 (en) | 2002-11-27 | 2002-11-27 | Single beam aircraft passenger seat |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20040100137A1 US20040100137A1 (en) | 2004-05-27 |
US6799805B2 true US6799805B2 (en) | 2004-10-05 |
Family
ID=42941833
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US10/305,798 Expired - Lifetime US6799805B2 (en) | 2002-11-27 | 2002-11-27 | Single beam aircraft passenger seat |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US6799805B2 (en) |
Cited By (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20040212243A1 (en) * | 2003-04-28 | 2004-10-28 | Johnson Glenn A. | Curved beam aircraft passenger seat |
US20050127740A1 (en) * | 2003-12-15 | 2005-06-16 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Vehicle seating with integral passenger seat restraints |
US20050168042A1 (en) * | 2003-10-06 | 2005-08-04 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US20060091707A1 (en) * | 2004-11-02 | 2006-05-04 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Convertible aircraft passenger seat |
US20060103193A1 (en) * | 2004-08-04 | 2006-05-18 | Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg | System for adjusting the position of at least one seat component of a passenger seat and associated common control unit |
US7232096B1 (en) * | 2004-10-26 | 2007-06-19 | Ahad Sam J | Positive lock seat device |
US20070228794A1 (en) * | 2006-03-30 | 2007-10-04 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Aircraft passenger seat |
US7410127B1 (en) | 2004-07-01 | 2008-08-12 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Seat track anti-rattle locking device |
US20090091168A1 (en) * | 2007-09-18 | 2009-04-09 | Oliver Kretschmer | Seat, in particular for a pram |
US8047613B1 (en) * | 2008-11-19 | 2011-11-01 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Cushion-less aircraft seat |
US8292224B1 (en) | 2009-01-15 | 2012-10-23 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Quick install aircraft track fitting device |
US8534759B2 (en) | 2010-09-24 | 2013-09-17 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Passenger seat armrest recline mechanism |
US20160023769A1 (en) * | 2013-04-05 | 2016-01-28 | Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd | Seat leg assembly for a passenger seat, frame for a passenger seat and passenger seat |
US20160039523A1 (en) * | 2013-04-05 | 2016-02-11 | Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg | Seating device |
US9669734B2 (en) | 2015-08-27 | 2017-06-06 | Tesla, Inc. | Monopost for free-standing vehicle seat |
US9688164B2 (en) | 2015-08-25 | 2017-06-27 | Tesla, Inc. | Movable vehicle seat with monopost |
Families Citing this family (18)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20060006704A1 (en) * | 2003-12-15 | 2006-01-12 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Vehicle seating with storage feature |
US7195583B2 (en) * | 2004-05-21 | 2007-03-27 | Leib Roger K | Posture and exercise seating |
US20070035955A1 (en) * | 2005-01-27 | 2007-02-15 | Airbus Deutschland Gmbh | Light for use for a passenger seat |
US20070142607A1 (en) * | 2005-12-15 | 2007-06-21 | Bayer Materialscience Llc | Weather resistant polyurethane elastomer |
AU2010100759B4 (en) * | 2006-03-03 | 2010-11-25 | Styleride Pty Ltd | A Bus or Coach Seat |
GB0903907D0 (en) * | 2009-03-06 | 2009-04-22 | Robinson Dominic J | Seat assembly |
US9016627B2 (en) * | 2009-10-02 | 2015-04-28 | Panasonic Avionics Corporation | System and method for providing an integrated user interface system at a seat |
CN102822055B (en) * | 2009-12-11 | 2015-07-29 | 新西兰航空公司 | Seat, leg support mechanism and method of operation thereof |
EP2528473B1 (en) | 2010-01-29 | 2016-10-05 | Zodiac Seats US LLC | Seat back assembly |
US8444225B2 (en) * | 2010-02-02 | 2013-05-21 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Deployable legrest |
JP5771687B2 (en) * | 2010-05-12 | 2015-09-02 | シクマ エアロ シート | Seat table with controlled and optimized route and seat structure with the same |
US8777310B2 (en) | 2010-06-23 | 2014-07-15 | Zodiac Seats Us Llc | Seat back assembly |
ITRM20110624A1 (en) * | 2011-05-26 | 2012-11-27 | Optimares S P A | SEAT FOR TRANSPORT VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR FOR AIRPLANES. |
WO2015153902A1 (en) * | 2014-04-03 | 2015-10-08 | Zodiac Seats Us Llc | Integrated deployable leg rest for reclining passenger seats |
DE102015107988A1 (en) * | 2015-05-20 | 2016-11-24 | Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg | Passenger seating device |
WO2017137960A1 (en) | 2016-02-13 | 2017-08-17 | Ideabank Aps | Bucket seat |
WO2018089056A1 (en) * | 2016-11-10 | 2018-05-17 | Zodiac Seats Us Llc | Noncircular base frame tube cross-sections |
JP6421365B2 (en) * | 2017-02-10 | 2018-11-14 | 本田技研工業株式会社 | Vehicle seat control system, vehicle seat control method, and program |
Citations (17)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3982785A (en) * | 1974-07-29 | 1976-09-28 | Center For Design Research And Development | Chair |
US4229040A (en) * | 1978-11-27 | 1980-10-21 | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | Seat support structure |
US4776533A (en) | 1987-03-20 | 1988-10-11 | The Jepson Burns Corporation | Aircraft seat track fitting assembly |
US5169091A (en) | 1991-07-12 | 1992-12-08 | Beroth Michael T | Track fastener apparatus and assembly |
US5409186A (en) * | 1993-03-05 | 1995-04-25 | Eldec Corporation | Unitary seat support with integrated electronics |
US5553923A (en) * | 1993-12-08 | 1996-09-10 | Weber Aircraft, Inc. | Base frame for an aircraft seat |
US5558401A (en) * | 1993-05-14 | 1996-09-24 | Fabricacion Asientos Vehiculos Industriales, S.A. (Fainsa) | Seats for buses and the like |
US5575533A (en) * | 1994-02-25 | 1996-11-19 | Concept Analysis Corp. | Blow molded seat frame with integral reinforcement |
US5636898A (en) | 1994-04-15 | 1997-06-10 | Burns Aerospace Corporation | Seat with recline linkage |
US5775642A (en) | 1994-04-15 | 1998-07-07 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Convertible passenger seat assembly |
US5871318A (en) | 1997-11-12 | 1999-02-16 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Quick-release track fastener |
US5957407A (en) * | 1996-08-14 | 1999-09-28 | The Boeing Company | Convertible seat systems for wide body aircraft |
US6027167A (en) * | 1996-02-29 | 2000-02-22 | Blomdell; Peter | Method to safely restrain occupants in a crashing vehicle and a seat constructed to perform said method |
US6375265B1 (en) * | 1999-09-02 | 2002-04-23 | Huebner Reinhard | Armrest for a vehicle seat |
US6478256B1 (en) * | 2001-11-21 | 2002-11-12 | B E Aerospace, Inc. | Passenger seat with seat back breakover assembly and method |
US20030094840A1 (en) * | 2001-11-21 | 2003-05-22 | John Williamson | Locking collar for passenger seat back recline assembly |
US20030094542A1 (en) * | 2001-11-21 | 2003-05-22 | John Williamson | Passenger seat, passenger seat leg module and method |
-
2002
- 2002-11-27 US US10/305,798 patent/US6799805B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (17)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3982785A (en) * | 1974-07-29 | 1976-09-28 | Center For Design Research And Development | Chair |
US4229040A (en) * | 1978-11-27 | 1980-10-21 | Fairchild Industries, Inc. | Seat support structure |
US4776533A (en) | 1987-03-20 | 1988-10-11 | The Jepson Burns Corporation | Aircraft seat track fitting assembly |
US5169091A (en) | 1991-07-12 | 1992-12-08 | Beroth Michael T | Track fastener apparatus and assembly |
US5409186A (en) * | 1993-03-05 | 1995-04-25 | Eldec Corporation | Unitary seat support with integrated electronics |
US5558401A (en) * | 1993-05-14 | 1996-09-24 | Fabricacion Asientos Vehiculos Industriales, S.A. (Fainsa) | Seats for buses and the like |
US5553923A (en) * | 1993-12-08 | 1996-09-10 | Weber Aircraft, Inc. | Base frame for an aircraft seat |
US5575533A (en) * | 1994-02-25 | 1996-11-19 | Concept Analysis Corp. | Blow molded seat frame with integral reinforcement |
US5636898A (en) | 1994-04-15 | 1997-06-10 | Burns Aerospace Corporation | Seat with recline linkage |
US5775642A (en) | 1994-04-15 | 1998-07-07 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Convertible passenger seat assembly |
US6027167A (en) * | 1996-02-29 | 2000-02-22 | Blomdell; Peter | Method to safely restrain occupants in a crashing vehicle and a seat constructed to perform said method |
US5957407A (en) * | 1996-08-14 | 1999-09-28 | The Boeing Company | Convertible seat systems for wide body aircraft |
US5871318A (en) | 1997-11-12 | 1999-02-16 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Quick-release track fastener |
US6375265B1 (en) * | 1999-09-02 | 2002-04-23 | Huebner Reinhard | Armrest for a vehicle seat |
US6478256B1 (en) * | 2001-11-21 | 2002-11-12 | B E Aerospace, Inc. | Passenger seat with seat back breakover assembly and method |
US20030094840A1 (en) * | 2001-11-21 | 2003-05-22 | John Williamson | Locking collar for passenger seat back recline assembly |
US20030094542A1 (en) * | 2001-11-21 | 2003-05-22 | John Williamson | Passenger seat, passenger seat leg module and method |
Cited By (33)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7066551B2 (en) * | 2003-04-28 | 2006-06-27 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Curved beam aircraft passenger seat |
US7300112B2 (en) * | 2003-04-28 | 2007-11-27 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Frame assembly for passenger seat |
US20040212243A1 (en) * | 2003-04-28 | 2004-10-28 | Johnson Glenn A. | Curved beam aircraft passenger seat |
US20060232117A1 (en) * | 2003-04-28 | 2006-10-19 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Frame assembly for passenger seat |
US7195319B2 (en) | 2003-10-06 | 2007-03-27 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US7182403B2 (en) | 2003-10-06 | 2007-02-27 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US20060181118A1 (en) * | 2003-10-06 | 2006-08-17 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US20060208550A1 (en) * | 2003-10-06 | 2006-09-21 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US20060214482A1 (en) * | 2003-10-06 | 2006-09-28 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US20050168042A1 (en) * | 2003-10-06 | 2005-08-04 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US7159937B2 (en) | 2003-10-06 | 2007-01-09 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US7210740B2 (en) | 2003-10-06 | 2007-05-01 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Reclining chair |
US20050127740A1 (en) * | 2003-12-15 | 2005-06-16 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Vehicle seating with integral passenger seat restraints |
US7410127B1 (en) | 2004-07-01 | 2008-08-12 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Seat track anti-rattle locking device |
US8141946B2 (en) * | 2004-08-04 | 2012-03-27 | Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg | System for adjusting the position of at least one seat component of a passenger seat and associated common control unit |
US20060103193A1 (en) * | 2004-08-04 | 2006-05-18 | Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg | System for adjusting the position of at least one seat component of a passenger seat and associated common control unit |
US7232096B1 (en) * | 2004-10-26 | 2007-06-19 | Ahad Sam J | Positive lock seat device |
US7261369B2 (en) * | 2004-11-02 | 2007-08-28 | Timco Aviation Services Inc | Convertible aircraft passenger seat |
US20060091707A1 (en) * | 2004-11-02 | 2006-05-04 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Convertible aircraft passenger seat |
US20070228794A1 (en) * | 2006-03-30 | 2007-10-04 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Aircraft passenger seat |
US20090091168A1 (en) * | 2007-09-18 | 2009-04-09 | Oliver Kretschmer | Seat, in particular for a pram |
US8047613B1 (en) * | 2008-11-19 | 2011-11-01 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Cushion-less aircraft seat |
US8596723B2 (en) | 2008-11-19 | 2013-12-03 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Cushion-less aircraft seat |
US8596724B1 (en) | 2008-11-19 | 2013-12-03 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Cushion-less aircraft seat |
US8292224B1 (en) | 2009-01-15 | 2012-10-23 | Timco Aviation Services, Inc. | Quick install aircraft track fitting device |
US8534759B2 (en) | 2010-09-24 | 2013-09-17 | Be Aerospace, Inc. | Passenger seat armrest recline mechanism |
US20160023769A1 (en) * | 2013-04-05 | 2016-01-28 | Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd | Seat leg assembly for a passenger seat, frame for a passenger seat and passenger seat |
US20160039523A1 (en) * | 2013-04-05 | 2016-02-11 | Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg | Seating device |
US9718552B2 (en) * | 2013-04-05 | 2017-08-01 | Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd. | Passenger seat frame |
US9950796B2 (en) * | 2013-04-05 | 2018-04-24 | Recaro Aircraft Seating Gmbh & Co. Kg | Seating device |
US9688164B2 (en) | 2015-08-25 | 2017-06-27 | Tesla, Inc. | Movable vehicle seat with monopost |
US9669734B2 (en) | 2015-08-27 | 2017-06-06 | Tesla, Inc. | Monopost for free-standing vehicle seat |
US10315532B2 (en) | 2015-08-27 | 2019-06-11 | Tesla, Inc. | Monopost for free-standing vehicle seat |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20040100137A1 (en) | 2004-05-27 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US6799805B2 (en) | Single beam aircraft passenger seat | |
US6669143B1 (en) | Non-encroaching aircraft passenger seat | |
US7252340B2 (en) | Aircraft passenger seat with forward arm rest pivot | |
US7458643B2 (en) | Aircraft passenger seat with forward arm rest pivot | |
US20040099766A1 (en) | Aircraft passenger seat with seat back control array | |
EP1116654B1 (en) | Passenger sleeper seat | |
US6305644B1 (en) | Aircraft cabin seat configuration with enhanced ingress/egress | |
US9266613B2 (en) | Seating arrangement | |
EP0530923B1 (en) | Aircraft seat assembly | |
US20160376007A1 (en) | Aircraft Seat with Seating and Reclining Positions | |
US9854912B2 (en) | Reclining chair with fully reclined bed position | |
US8579375B2 (en) | Aircraft seat | |
US9499079B2 (en) | Linearly deployable aircraft seat legrest | |
US20070228794A1 (en) | Aircraft passenger seat | |
CN105916768A (en) | Aircraft divan convertible into bed | |
US6802568B1 (en) | Segmented beam aircraft passenger seat | |
US20070018494A1 (en) | Combination footrest and baggage bar for aircraft passenger seat | |
CN109484653B (en) | Sliding base assembly for an aircraft seat | |
US20230331389A1 (en) | Configurable cabin attendant seat | |
US20220371737A1 (en) | Vehicle suite seating arrangement | |
US20050151405A1 (en) | Vehicle seating with protected living space | |
US11358723B2 (en) | Seat assembly with independent seat bottom tilt | |
US20230249831A1 (en) | Passenger seating assembly with swinging seatpan for increased passenger egress space | |
US20220119117A1 (en) | Interior layout of an aircraft cabin and associated method | |
US11608177B2 (en) | Aircraft passenger seat row with cabin attendant seat |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: BE AEROSPACE, INC., FLORIDA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:JOHNSON, GLENN A.;REEL/FRAME:014673/0907 Effective date: 20031103 |
|
STCF | Information on status: patent grant |
Free format text: PATENTED CASE |
|
FPAY | Fee payment |
Year of fee payment: 4 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., TEXAS Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:BE AEROSPACE, INC.;REEL/FRAME:021393/0273 Effective date: 20080728 Owner name: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,TEXAS Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:BE AEROSPACE, INC.;REEL/FRAME:021393/0273 Effective date: 20080728 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: BE AEROSPACE, INC., FLORIDA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.;REEL/FRAME:021398/0978 Effective date: 20080728 Owner name: BE AEROSPACE, INC.,FLORIDA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.;REEL/FRAME:021398/0978 Effective date: 20080728 |
|
FEPP | Fee payment procedure |
Free format text: PAYOR NUMBER ASSIGNED (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: ASPN); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY |
|
FPAY | Fee payment |
Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: B/E AEROSPACE, INC., FLORIDA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.;REEL/FRAME:034805/0718 Effective date: 20141216 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., NEW YORK Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:B/E AEROSPACE, INC.;REEL/FRAME:035176/0493 Effective date: 20141216 |
|
FPAY | Fee payment |
Year of fee payment: 12 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: B/E AEROSPACE, INC., FLORIDA Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A;REEL/FRAME:049209/0619 Effective date: 20170413 |